Milan is unapologetically, like Calvin Klein, not a firm believer in diversity on the runway. Historically, models of color always had a bigger presence in Paris and New York. Some things, like skinny models and temper tantrums like Naomi’s, never change.

FND: Yes I agree, but still those were only a handful Asians and where is Lakshmi? She never walked in any shows too. Tao Okamoto basically captured NY Fashion Week since she did 19 shows! Milan is a tough one to breakout for Asians, all I see on the runways are “Caucasians” and Latinas/Blacks. When will PRADA have an Asian breakout star? I doubt it will never happen.

Francisco and Miuccia differ in a lotsa things but when it comes to preference in models, they share the same taste. “Caucasians only please and just so the industry doesn’t think we’re complete racists, a token model of color or two”…….go their instructions to their casting directors.